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The First Anniversary of the Fall of the Assad Dictatorship
As the Center for Civil Society and Democracy (CCSD) celebrates, alongside all Syrians, the first anniversary of the fall of the Assad regime, we honor the sacrifices made, remember the many victims of mass atrocities, and acknowledge the hardships endured by all Syrian women and men in their pursuit of freedom and rights. Together we
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CCSD Endorses Congressional Letter Calling for the Renewal of TPS for Syria
The Center for Civil Society and Democracy (CCSD) joined Immigrants Act Now and dozens of other organizations in signing a Congressional letter led by Representative Rashida Tlaib, urging the U.S. administration to renew and redesignate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Syria. This effort—organized by Immigrants Act Now, a nonprofit advocacy organization dedicated to protecting and
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Voices for Change: Negotiations for an Inclusive Political Transition
November 20, 2025 Our Voices for Change series closes this year with a timely and thought-provoking discussion on Negotiations for an Inclusive Political Transition, bringing together leading voices in peacebuilding and women’s leadership. This session will explore how inclusive peace processes can pave the way for sustainable democracy and justice in Syria and beyond. Our
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New Position Paper: Protecting Children from Early Marriage
Early marriage remains one of the most pressing challenges facing Syrian children, with devastating social and psychological consequences that undermine their rights, education, and future opportunities. This position paper, developed by Space for Collaboration, sheds light on the scale and impact of early marriage in Syria and presents concrete recommendations for action. It calls for
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Empowering Syrian Women: A Call for Inclusive Peacebuilding
Marking the 25th anniversary of Resolution 1325, the Center for Civil Society and Democracy (CCSD) co-sponsored the high-level session titled “Towards Equality, Justice, and Democracy,” held on October 28, 2025. The event was organized by the Syrian Women’s Political Movement and hosted by UN Women, with co-sponsorship from the Permanent Missions of Canada, Denmark, the
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Open Statement to the United Nations Security Council on behalf of Women Peacebuilders Marking 25 Years of the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda
The Center for Civil Society and Democracy (CCSD) reaffirms its commitment to supporting the voices of women peacebuilders by joining the Open Statement to the United Nations Security Council, marking 25 years since the launch of the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda. By endorsing this statement, CCSD stands with women who continue to lead peacebuilding
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